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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.02, 25,065.50 and 9,332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.02, 25,065.50 and 9,332.96 is: 13,987.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.02 : 25,065.50 = 9,332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.02/25,065.50 = 9,332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.02x = 25,065.50 × 9,332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.02x = 233,935,308.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,935,308.88/16,725.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,987.15

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